Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 167: Allison scanned the room, taking in the grimy details.

Cobwebs clung to every corner, as if time had abandoned the place long ago.

Even the windows were sealed shut, blocking out any hint of escape.

The only way out was through a narrow door, currently guarded by armed men fleeing unarmed would be pure folly.

But her eyes caught something a few shards of glass scattered across the floor.

Clearly, no one had bothered to clean them up.

With painstaking effort, Allison edged forward, her movements slow and calculated.

Her fingers, tightly bound, barely managed to close around a shard.

The simple act of reaching for it was Herculean.

Just as she pressed the sharp edge against the rope binding her wrists, the door flew open with a bang.

She quickly tucked the shard into her sleeve, concealing it from view.

Rugal shoved another figure into the room.

You think you can be the hero? Rescue this woman in distress? Youre dreaming, boy! Allison squinted against the harsh light streaming in from outside, barely able to make out the new arrival.

All she could discern was his solid build.

Then she heard his voice.

Dont touch me! Kellan.

What was he doing here? Surely he knew better than to walk straight into this death trap! He didnt resist as they roughly tied him up.

Rugal sneered, unimpressed by Kellans passive demeanor.

Look at you thinking you can save anyone with your pathetic skills.

What a joke! Their eyes met, and Allison instantly understood.

playing weak to throw

a casual tone, she chimed in, This guys

mess coughs

his family might just pay

fist hovering in

eyes as

Philippe watch on Kellans wrist, he greedily tore

for you, rich

Ill let you live, Rugal

anything funny, and youll regret it! With one last glare, Rugal swaggered off, the watch in hand, no doubt fantasizing about the payday awaiting

shut, and darkness swallowed

at Kellan once Rugal was

game here,

places, and alone? His sickly demeanor

Im the decoy.

us, but they need more time to set

was

tracker on him was their lifeline, the only thing

Well, she said, understanding.

our

locked eyes with

with all the people at your disposal,

Because youre worth the

in the way he said it made

could see her own reflection in

saved me…

you can cure my grandmother, he added softly, breaking

And we are friends.

calm, masking the truth behind his

here

his gaze a beat longer,

was

That would explain everything.

said, These guys? Just

to show up for another three